The other day, my 8-year-old was a captive audience in the van. And I wanted to touch base with him about something that had been on my mind. So, I asked, “Honey, I’m curious, do you ever think about climate change? Is it something you have any feelings about?” His immediate answer? An emphatic YES.… Continue reading Ways to Help Kids Cope With Climate Anxiety
Category: Parenting
Mom Hacks to Save Time and Make Life Easier
Mom Hacks to Save Time and Make Life Easier Time is short, and one of our most precious resources as parents. The days somehow fly by, and simultaneously drag on forever. What I wouldn’t give for just a few bonus hours to myself per week! Which is why we’re lured into the world of ‘parenting… Continue reading Mom Hacks to Save Time and Make Life Easier
How to Make Bath Time Fun!
How to Make Bath Time Fun! Are you in search of a few quick, easy ways to make bath time fun? And do you need those answers, like, yesterday? I get it! Some kids HATE bathtime. Maybe they struggle with Sensory Processing Disorder, maybe they have a phobia of the bath, or other anxiety about… Continue reading How to Make Bath Time Fun!
34 Printable Journal Writing Prompts for Kids
34 Printable Journal Writing Prompts for Kids Journal Writing Prompts for Kids Personally, I love journal writing. I’m a sucker for a pretty, new journal with fresh pages full of possibility. And in my busy days, taking the time to write feels like a luxury. But mostly I love how things I didn’t even… Continue reading 34 Printable Journal Writing Prompts for Kids
Should You Be Starting A Journal For Your Child?
Why You Should Be Starting A Journal For Your Child To answer the question of whether or not you should be starting a journal for your child, let me just bluntly ask you- are you as emotionally connected to your child as you want to be? My guess is that you answered ‘no.’ Which isn’t… Continue reading Should You Be Starting A Journal For Your Child?
7 Games to Get Kids to Open Up and Talk to You
7 Games and Activities to Get Kids to Open Up and Talk to You I’ve been using games to get kids to open up for over a decade now. And let me tell you- they work! It’s pretty much a guarantee that I will ask myself on a daily basis, “How can I communicate better… Continue reading 7 Games to Get Kids to Open Up and Talk to You
2 Simple Steps To Be A Better Mom
2 Simple Steps to Be A Better Mom Being A Better Mom Can Be Simple! Have you ever felt like you just don’t know what you’re doing as a parent? Like you’re just surviving-minute to minute? Did you then go down a rabbit-hole trying to find answers? Checking out a bunch of books from the… Continue reading 2 Simple Steps To Be A Better Mom
Parenting 101: The 4 Types of Parenting Styles
Parenting 101: The 4 Types of Parenting Styles Getting It Right One of my favorite sayings about parenthood is, “There’s no one way to do it right. But there are definitely some ways to get it wrong.” We all love our kids, and want to do what’s best for them. But to be honest? Parenting… Continue reading Parenting 101: The 4 Types of Parenting Styles
My Problem with Positive Parenting
My Problem With Positive Parenting I have a confession. In high school, I was not a cool kid. Maybe you can relate? I did NOT wear the ‘right’ kind of clothes, or have the right ‘look’. I didn’t wear brand names, I didn’t look like I effortlessly rolled out a catalog. (Not that clothes were… Continue reading My Problem with Positive Parenting
Parenting With A Plan
Parenting Could Be The Most Important Thing You Do With Your Life Parenting is a big job, and a huge responsibility. Many of us view it as the most consequential thing they may ever do with their lives. So, it’s no wonder so many of us wonder, “Am I doing this right?” It’s a hard question… Continue reading Parenting With A Plan
Better Behavior This Christmas
Better Behavior This Christmas Stop The Insanity! It’s no secret that kids are not on their best behavior in December. Despite (or because of) the lure of presents and treats, most kids are bouncing off the walls, becoming whinier than usual, and just generally driving their parents up a wall. Sure, you’ve tried the, “Santa’s… Continue reading Better Behavior This Christmas
Avoiding Holiday Stress for Parents
Happy Holidays? Or Holiday Stress? We all want to preserve the holidays as a happy time for our kids, so they can look back and have fond memories. So every year we spend an incalculable amount of time dreaming, planning and putting together these magical moments. But what about your happy memories? When you look… Continue reading Avoiding Holiday Stress for Parents
Stop Power Struggles With A Fun Way to Change A Kid’s Behavior
If you have a single sarcastic bone in your body, you can use this tool to prevent power struggles. It’s also a fun way to help your preschooler or toddler listen, and change their behavior. And it’s easy, and doesn’t take much effort at all! I’m talking about reverse psychology. This little beauty is nearly… Continue reading Stop Power Struggles With A Fun Way to Change A Kid’s Behavior
Social Skills For Kids Who Are Introverts
Introverts Are Great I need to explain that I am not here to ‘fix’ kids from being introverts. It’s an enduring- and wonderful- personality trait! These kids are often deep thinkers, evaluaters and good listeners, which I think are all traits to be admired. But because they are not as likely as their extroverted peers… Continue reading Social Skills For Kids Who Are Introverts
How Much Quality Time Do Kids Need?
How Much Quality Time Do Kids Really Need? Quality Time Can Come With A Lot Of Stress There is immense pressure on us as parents to spend as much time as possible with our kids. AND to have that time filled with amazing activities and quality time. The incredible thing is- we’re spending twice the… Continue reading How Much Quality Time Do Kids Need?
What I Stand For
What do you stand for? Last week, literally everyone in my house was sick with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. There were 104 degree fevers, strep throat, and ear infections. If you’ve never had this plague sweep through your house, I pray it never does. It’s one of those horrendous bugs that lasts forever. It’s… Continue reading What I Stand For
The Hardest Thing About Parenting
What is the hardest thing to do? Ask for help. The stairs weren’t quite as creepy as these! I fell down the stairs last week. For real. I was just walking, like normal, and I totally wiped out. In front of my two little guys. It was everything I could do to not just burst… Continue reading The Hardest Thing About Parenting
Explaining the News to Your Kids
News and Our Kids. It’s pretty much a universal truth that parents don’t love to explain the news to their kids. I’m pretty confident that parents have been trying to shield their kids from the news since the beginning of time. In every era there has been terrible information that’s anything but child-friendly. But at… Continue reading Explaining the News to Your Kids
How to Become a More Patient Parent
If I Just Had More Patience… Patience is one of the most elusive things for parents. We know- without a doubt- when our patience is gone, and it never seems to be in abundant supply! We’ve been told “patience is a virtue” and heard many parents say they’re praying for more patience. And this definition of… Continue reading How to Become a More Patient Parent
Creating Independent Preschoolers
The independent preschooler? Preschoolers (kids aged 3-5ish) are always learning new skills and trying new things. A lot of the new skills they learn are helping them gain independence. For many kids, these are headstrong years. They are learning to assert themselves. And parents are learning to give their kids a bit more space. Many… Continue reading Creating Independent Preschoolers